Whenever people reach a destination, they will first get their tents done, and then do camping. So keeping the tent on above all items in the compression bag, you can save time and effort, and prepare your tent faster. You will be thinking that it is not going to cause much difference, but the real issue is, if its raining suddenly, then it will help you out and you will then grateful about the idea. The purpose of gaiters is to avoid water from running along your legs and entering into your boot tops. You may be well aware of the time you might have wasted on waterproofing your boots taking much effort to seal the big opening of your boots through which your legs fit into. Socks It would be better if you be packed with two pairs of socks. So it may add load on your luggage. On reality you can't stay longer than 8-9 days without refilling the basic needs like food and water. Other problem is food, where you need not take at least 2 pounds of it to survive per day. Food won't be a problem, if you know to hunt and eat the flesh. But still you can't go without it after 8 to 10 days. Take important and handy things in order to prepare for a stay somewhere You packing collection may include some prime things like pocketknife, water, porcelain covers or bags along with whistle. Whatever the duration of the hike, let these things be with you as safety kit. You have to carry more, if you would like to have more luxury and should choose your items accordingly. Its not as marvelous, as you can see that 100's of hikers use to pass their vacation on trips like this, going through wineries, furrows and backwoods through pure wild area. The hiker has got several options for hiking .You, as a hiker if happen to stand on the bottom of the Mount Everest, you can yourself imagine as a wishful thinking to climb the mountain again like the great people who have done it before. Try to select the backpack with straps that are wide apart which will be more comfortable than the other narrow ones. Try to work out a solution and the many things you are going to take in your backpack and make sure about the trajectory you are going to take and take things accordingly. It is assured anyway that ultimately your shoulders and back will ache for a long time after the trip.